First Sikh graduates from US Marine Corps with articles of faith
After more than two years of advocacy and legal action, Jaskirat Singh became the first Sikh to graduate from the US Marine Corps (USMC) while maintaining his Sikh articles of faith. It was a proud...
View ArticleBook Review: Unveiling Srila Prabhupada’s inspirational odyssey
Book: Sing, Dance and Pray Author: Hindol Sengupta Publisher: Penguin Ananda Pages: 368 “If you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are no...
View ArticleExtremist ideologies: An urgent call for action
Extremist ideologies with deep roots can be degraded but not entirely eliminated By Iqbal S. Hasnain In a world grappling with the persistent threat of terrorism, it’s crucial to address the underlying...
View ArticleIndian American biology professor wins his job back
Dr. Johnson Varkey, an Indian American biology professor in Texas, is getting his job back one year after he was fired for teaching basic concepts of human biology and reproduction to his students. He...
View ArticlePriya Sundareshan gives opening prayer in Arizona Senate
Indian American Arizona state Sen. Priya Sundareshan gave the opening prayer in the state senate Wednesday and recited a Hindu shloka for Lord Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu deities, to “remove...
View ArticleUSCIRF concerned over India’s Citizenship Amendment Act
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has voiced concern over the Indian government’s notification of the Citizenship Amendment Rules (CAR) in a move to begin implementing the...
View ArticleIndian American lawmakers seek DOJ action on temple attacks
Five Indian American members of the US House of Representatives have expressed concern over an alarming increase in incidents of vandalism at houses of worship across the country including at Hindu...
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Book Review: Unveiling Srila Prabhupada’s inspirational odyssey
Book: Sing, Dance and Pray Author: Hindol Sengupta Publisher: Penguin Ananda Pages: 368 “If you sell diamonds, you cannot expect to have many customers. But a diamond is a diamond even if there are...
View ArticleGeorgia declares October as “Hindu Heritage Month”
Acknowledging the contributions of the vibrant Hindu American community in the state, Georgia governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed October as the “Hindu Heritage Month.” In a proclamation issued on Aug...
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Louisville proclaims Sep. 3 as ‘Sanatana Dharma Appreciation Day’
Amid a row in India over a Tamil Nadu ministerâ€s controversial remarks about Sanatana Dharma (eternal order), another name for Hinduism, Louisville, Kentucky, Mayor Craig Greenberg has proclaimed Sep...
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Six American Ahmadiyya Muslims bike from Germany to UK for peace
Six members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community (AMC) USA joined 33 bikers from Germany and one from the UAE for an extraordinary journey of faith for peace, justice, and humanitarian efforts for global...
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HAF sues California Civil Rights Department
A Hindu organization has filed a lawsuit against the California Civil Rights Department, alleging that it has violated several constitutional rights of Hindus living in the state. The amended complaint...
View ArticleDhIA Foundation launches campaign to combat hunger and violence
In honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s 154th birth anniversary on October 2, 2023, the Dharma Into Action Foundation (DhIA), in collaboration with the Historic Ebenezer Church of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Sri...
View ArticleLargest Hindu temple outside Asia opens in New Jersey
The largest Hindu temple in the US, rivaling major Hindu temples on the subcontinent opened on Sunday in the small township of Robbinsville, the 183-acre BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, named for its...
View ArticleNearly half of Indian Americans (48%) are Hindus, while Christians form 15%...
Like the US public as a whole, a rising share of Asian Americans are not affiliated with any religion, but many consider themselves close to one or more religious traditions for reasons such as family...
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New York City campaign to educate public about Sikhs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Indian American state assembly member Jenifer Rajkumar have announced a plan for a citywide campaign to educate the public on the generosity, inclusivity, and bravery...
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200,000 gather in Yuba City for annual Sikh Festival
Over 200,000 people congregated in Yuba City, a small city just north of Sacramento, California, to attend the 44th annual Nagar Kirtan Festival, considered one of the largest Sikh gatherings outside...
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